auto safety tests
New cars are typically very expensive, some people are now looking to older or second hand cars as opposed to brand new ones. In order to sell new cars many car manufacturers are now making cheaper cars.
New cars can be very expensive and tend to depreciate at a much quicker rate than second hand cars, even with dealer incentives and offers. Most manufacturers are expanding their model ranges to appeal to as wider target customer audience as possible so not to miss out on sales and market share.
A new breed of smaller, economical cars has been born and have grown in popularity, mainly appealing to the cost conscious savers of today’s tough economic climate. Many car manufacturers are designing and building these nippy, mass market models from alternative materials, in different parts of the world, in order to keep production costs to a minimum, maximising their margins.
Below are a number of cars that have been created recently using cutting edge technology, designed to be environmentally friendly, versatile for city driving and best of all: cheap to buy new.
The Tata Nano
The Tata Nano bears more than a passing resemblance to the Smart Car from Mercedes. Many people had concerns over the safety rating for such small cars, but despite it being amongst the cheapest cars in the world to buy, it has still passed safety and emissions ratings and is still miraculously classified as a 4 door family car.
The Chery QQ3
Chinese manufacturer Chery has made another perfect city car for those who struggle to fit in to even the smallest spaces in the city. The QQ3 may be an incredibly small car but it certainly doesn’t cut back on the ‘luxury’ factor, containing key features that many motorists have come to expect from their automobiles. The QQ3 has features such as anti-lock brakes, airbags and electric windows.
The Maruti 800
This car from Indian brand Suzuki Maruti has been very popular mainly due to two important factors: great fuel efficiency and low maintenance cost. With the congestion on Indian roads the Maruti is best equipped for inner-city driving with its tiny turning circle. Its small size makes it extremely practical.
The Merrie Star
With a price almost as cheerful as its name The Merrie Star from Geely Automotive in China is another small car that is popular for inner-city commuters but the Merrie Star packs slightly more power than many of the sub 1.0 litre engines in many recent tiny cars with an engine size ranging from 1.0 to 1.3 litres.
The Haoqing S-RV Mini SUV
When you look at the rest of the cars in this list they tend to look similar; three or five door sedans, the last kind of vehicle you expect to be in this range is an SUV. The car from Haoqing (or HQ) has five doors, five seats and many extra features that you wouldn’t believe are included at the list starting price, including air-conditioning, central locking and power steering.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests Convertibles
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Black & Decker EK700 9-Inch Electric Carving Knife, White $10.96 What would the holidays be like without a sharp knife slicing through hot turkey, ham or brisket? To cut perfectly sliced meats is effortless with the Black & Decker Slice Right Electric Knife series. It has a safety lock that prevents accidental starts, and a comfortable handle with non-slip grip…. |
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Zojirushi CD-WBC40 Micom 4-Liter Electric Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Gold $117.00 Perfect for serving hot beverages to a crowd%2C this electric water boiler and warmer provides up to 135 ounces of hot water for instant coffee%2C tea%2C hot chocolate%2C and more%2E The unit features a micro%2Dcomputerized temperature%2Dcontrol system and four keep%2Dwarm temperature settings that include 140%2C 175%2C 195%2C and 208 degrees F%2E Simple one%2Dtouch controls supply a reboil button… |
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Kuhn Rikon Slim Safety Lid Lifter, White $7.95 The Kuhn Rikon Slim Safety LidLifter safely and easily removes lids, leaving a smooth edge that is suitable for resealing with a plastic lid (dog and cat food cans, coffee cans). The can opener is made of 18/8 stainless steel with a polished finish and the turn knob is comfortable to hold and turns easily. It cuts from the side leaving the rim smooth, not sharp or jagged. The tiny jaws of the excl… |
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Solder Sucker $1.28 Fast action, heavy duty desoldering pump. Simply heat up solder joint and push button. Automatic nozzle cleaner. Display packaged. Standard replacement tip #370-031. Length: 8″…. |
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Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC $36.94 466142 – MULTI-PURP.EXTINGUISHR.1A10BC – For every home or office Disposable Ready to fight small fires before they spread, strap bracket, gauge for easy pressure check … |
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Safety Siren Pro Series HS71512 3 Radon Gas Detector $128.88 Digital Continuous Radon Gas Monitoring with Home Radon Alarm Protect your family from lung cancer from radon gas exposure with the only EPA evaluated radon gas alarm, the Safety Siren Pro 3 Electronic Radon Gas Detector from Family Safety Products. As seen on TV, this is not like a single use radon test detection kit: this digital radon gas monitor for home testing is a continuous radon tester th… |
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Vintage Automobile Features & Safety Advertisement: Wreckless (1935) $9.99 This humorous film by Jack Handy uses the story of Jack’s arrest for reckless driving to show how safe the new Chevrolet car designs are. Mary is angry with her father because he doesn’t approve of her engagement to Jack. Then Mary finds out that Jack’s been thrown in jail for reckless driving because he was speeding in his new Chevy. Mary enlists the help of Daddy’s attorney who makes the compell… |
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Automobile Marketing & Testing: Impact ’66 (1966) $9.99 Impact ’66 is a promotional film for the full line of 1966 Chevrolet automobiles that are new to the streets. Showing off the low cost, the manufacturer’s warranty, and what makes a Chevy car great, this film uses various techniques of impressing potential buyers, such as showing how the Chevy 2 holds up as a taxi cab. The car performs admirably as a much abused taxi cab, the wear and tear less th… |
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Panasonic ER224S All-in-One Cordless Hair and Beard Trimmer (Silver) $21.99 Panasonic ER224 ER-224 All-in-One Cordless Hair and Beard Trimmer comes with a Quick Adjust Dial that adjusts to 14 different cutting lengths. The trimmer has an easy 14-step dial to adjust the cutting lengths of the beard. The cutting lengths can be adjusted from 0.04″ to 0.79″ in 14 length increments quickly and easily. Use the trimmer in corded mode, or remove the cord completely and enjoy cord… |
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LifeScan OneTouch Ultra Soft Sterile Lancets (100 Lancets) $4.00 OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets – 28 Gauge The OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets is for use with Penlet II, Penlet Plus and UltraSoft lancing devices…. |
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Elvex Axiom Safety Glasses with Black Frame and Amber Lens $4.75 With the Axiom glasses we are not trying to offer one of the least expensive safety glasses, but we are instead trying to add value added features. The frame offers excellent fit, with soft self adjusting rubber nose bridge, and co-injected temples for excellent comfort. Available in several colorful frame choices, and five lens options. Features: Exclusive design and construction Colorful frame choices Dual injection temples, with soft rubber feel Auto-adjust nose bridge Compliance: Complies with ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z-87+) |
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Elvex Axiom Safety Glasses with Graphite Frame and Clear Lens $4.6 With the Axiom glasses we are not trying to offer one of the least expensive safety glasses, but we are instead trying to add value added features. The frame offers excellent fit, with soft self adjusting rubber nose bridge, and co-injected temples for excellent comfort. Available in several colorful frame choices, and five lens options. Features: Exclusive design and construction Colorful frame choices Dual injection temples, with soft rubber feel Auto-adjust nose bridge Compliance: Complies with ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z-87+) |
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Elvex Axiom Safety Glasses with Black Frame and Gray Lens $4.75 With the Axiom glasses we are not trying to offer one of the least expensive safety glasses, but we are instead trying to add value added features. The frame offers excellent fit, with soft self adjusting rubber nose bridge, and co-injected temples for excellent comfort. Available in several colorful frame choices, and five lens options. Features: Exclusive design and construction Colorful frame choices Dual injection temples, with soft rubber feel Auto-adjust nose bridge Compliance: Complies with ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z-87+) |
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Elvex Axiom Safety Glasses with Graphite Frame and Indoor-Outdoor Lens $5.3 With the Axiom glasses we are not trying to offer one of the least expensive safety glasses, but we are instead trying to add value added features. The frame offers excellent fit, with soft self adjusting rubber nose bridge, and co-injected temples for excellent comfort. Available in several colorful frame choices, and five lens options. Features: Exclusive design and construction Colorful frame choices Dual injection temples, with soft rubber feel Auto-adjust nose bridge Compliance: Complies with ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z-87+) |
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Elvex Axiom Safety Glasses with Burgundy Frame and Silver Mirror Lens $5.3 With the Axiom glasses we are not trying to offer one of the least expensive safety glasses, but we are instead trying to add value added features. The frame offers excellent fit, with soft self adjusting rubber nose bridge, and co-injected temples for excellent comfort. Available in several colorful frame choices, and five lens options. Features: Exclusive design and construction Colorful frame choices Dual injection temples, with soft rubber feel Auto-adjust nose bridge Compliance: Complies with ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z-87+) |
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Remington T-50 Safety Glasses with Mossy Oak Camo Frame and Amber Lens $7.55 Remington protective eyewear offers the ultimate in camouflage shooting glasses. Features: Made from impact resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated lenses all Remington eyewear meets the latest ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. Durable and lightweight, Remington shooting glasses are as comfortable as they are attractive. You’ll appreciate features like an auto-adjustable soft nose bridge and 3D contour temple tips with adjustable temple length. Our dual lenses are cut to shape, you see your target through crystal clear field of vision, free of distortion. Lens Color: Amber – Best for enhancing contrast and light in low light applications; not recommended for night driving or bright light environments. Compliance: Meets ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. |
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Remington T-50 Safety Glasses with Mossy Oak Camo Frame and Copper Lens $7.55 Remington protective eyewear offers the ultimate in camouflage shooting glasses. Features: Made from impact resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated lenses all Remington eyewear meets the latest ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. Durable and lightweight, Remington shooting glasses are as comfortable as they are attractive. You’ll appreciate features like an auto-adjustable soft nose bridge and 3D contour temple tips with adjustable temple length. Our dual lenses are cut to shape, you see your target through crystal clear field of vision, free of distortion. Lens Color: Copper – Ideal for medium to bright outdoor conditions where sunlight and glare cause eye strain and fatigue. Compliance: Meets ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. |
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Remington T-50 Safety Glasses with Mossy Oak Camo Frame and Clear Lens $7.15 Remington protective eyewear offers the ultimate in camouflage shooting glasses. Features: Made from impact resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated lenses all Remington eyewear meets the latest ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. Durable and lightweight, Remington shooting glasses are as comfortable as they are attractive. You’ll appreciate features like an auto-adjustable soft nose bridge and 3D contour temple tips with adjustable temple length. Our dual lenses are cut to shape, you see your target through crystal clear field of vision, free of distortion. Lens Color: Clear – General purpose with impact protection and maximum visibility. Compliance: Meets ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. |
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Remington T-50 Safety Glasses with Mossy Oak Camo Frame and Smoke Lens $7.55 Remington protective eyewear offers the ultimate in camouflage shooting glasses. Features: Made from impact resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated lenses all Remington eyewear meets the latest ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. Durable and lightweight, Remington shooting glasses are as comfortable as they are attractive. You’ll appreciate features like an auto-adjustable soft nose bridge and 3D contour temple tips with adjustable temple length. Our dual lenses are cut to shape, you see your target through crystal clear field of vision, free of distortion. Lens Color: Smoke – Provides protection from glare and high levels of visible light and ultraviolet radiation without distorting color perception. Compliance: Meets ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. |
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Remington T-50 Safety Glasses with Advantage Camo Frame and Clear Lens $7.15 Remington protective eyewear offers the ultimate in camouflage shooting glasses. Features: Made from impact resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated lenses all Remington eyewear meets the latest ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. Durable and lightweight, Remington shooting glasses are as comfortable as they are attractive. You’ll appreciate features like an auto-adjustable soft nose bridge and 3D contour temple tips with adjustable temple length. Our dual lenses are cut to shape, you see your target through crystal clear field of vision, free of distortion. Lens Color: Clear – General purpose with impact protection and maximum visibility. Compliance: Meets ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards. |
